Civic Intelligence

The Growing Season Inc

EIN 86-1376734 • 501(c)3 • Evanston, IL

Profile

To promote individual and community wellness by developing spaces and projects in underserved communities where levels of unemployment and poverty limit opportunities, and by providing training, mentoring, holistic-health programs, and commercial opportunities through these spaces and projects to individuals who are from, and representative of, these communities and, consequently, are often unable to obtain such services and opportunities.

1603 Orrington Ave 13th FLEvanston, IL 60201

www.thegrowingseason.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.72x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

100th percentile

106%

Higher net margin than 100% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$44,500

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,784,468

Down $451,917 (-14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,781,339

Up $4,549,787 (+1965%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$1,996,871

Down $5,001,704 (-166%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin100th percentile

Revenue

Down

-$4,709,142

Down $5,735,934 (-559%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$292,562

Up $31,269 (+12%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$5,001,704

Down $5,767,203 (-753%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2021: $942,083Liabilities 2021: $16,163Net Assets 2021: $925,9202021Assets 2022: $2,326,929Liabilities 2022: $87,595Net Assets 2022: $2,239,3342022Assets 2023: $3,236,385Liabilities 2023: $231,552Net Assets 2023: $3,004,8332023Assets 2024: $2,784,468Liabilities 2024: $4,781,339Net Assets 2024: -$1,996,8712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,784,468
Liabilities$4,781,339
Net Assets-$1,996,871
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0M-$6.0MRevenue 2021: $1,151,978Expenses 2021: $226,058Net Income 2021: $925,9202021Revenue 2022: $1,516,584Expenses 2022: $229,337Net Income 2022: $1,287,2472022Revenue 2023: $1,026,792Expenses 2023: $261,293Net Income 2023: $765,4992023Revenue 2024: -$4,709,142Expenses 2024: $292,562Net Income 2024: -$5,001,7042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue-$4,709,142
Expenses$292,562
Net Income-$5,001,704
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,784,468
Liabilities
$4,781,339
Net assets
-$1,996,871
Revenue
-$4,709,142
Expenses
$292,562
Net income
-$5,001,704
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.78$4.78$2.00$4.71$0.29$5.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.24$0.23$3.00$1.03$0.26$0.77
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.09$2.24$1.52$0.23$1.29
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.02$0.93$1.15$0.23$0.93
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 8, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,495,096
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote individual and community wellness by developing spaces and projects in underserved communities where levels of unemployment and poverty limit opportunities, and by providing training, mentoring, holistic-health programs, and commercial opportunities through these spaces and projects to individuals who are from, and representative of, these communities and, consequently, are often unable to obtain such services and opportunities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,734,259--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,143,283$1,479,256▲ $335,973
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$1,304,317-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$334,582--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$24,261$895▼ $23,366
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$3,004,833$-1,996,871▼ $5,001,704
Total Assets$3,236,385$2,784,468▼ $451,917
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$651$2,631,805▲ $2,631,154
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$183,104$2,087,379▲ $1,904,275
Other Liabilities$47,797$62,155▲ $14,358
Total Liabilities$231,552$4,781,339▲ $4,549,787
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,004,833$-1,996,871▼ $5,001,704
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,236,385$2,784,468▼ $451,917
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Tiffini HolmesDirector and Co-developerPT$44,500$44,500
Berenice SanchezTreasury-$9,000$9,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lori LaserPresident
John EasonVice President
Ramaa KrishnanSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,134,267
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-7,843,409
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,284,949
Change in Net Assets
$-5,001,704

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$-4,709,142
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$-4,709,142
Total Revenue per Form 990
$-4,709,142
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$259,062
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$33,500
Total Fundraising Expense$28,125
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$60,875-$28,125$89,000
Occupancy$46,538--$46,538
Interest$45,882--$45,882
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$33,500--$33,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$29,341-$29,341
Fees for Services Legal-$756-$756
Other Expenses$47,300$245-$245
Total Functional Expenses$234,095$30,342$28,125$292,562

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$292,562
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$292,562
Total Expenses per Form 990$292,562
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Real Estate Tax Credit$47,300
Accrued Interest$14,855
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The president and treasurer review the form 990 before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization enforces its conflict of interest policy by ensuring that each officer and director annually updates their conflict of interest disclosure statement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Growing Season Inc
EIN
86-1376734
Phone
3123208233
Address
1603 ORRINGTON AVE 13TH FL, EVANSTON, IL 60201

Signing Officer

Name
Lori Laser
Title
President
Phone
3123208233
Signed
2025-09-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lori Laser
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Fgmk LLC
Address
2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE 3RD FLOOR, BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015
Preparer
Norman Kellerman
Phone
8473740400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 60,875. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 28,125. Total expenses 89,000.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“There were no changes to process from the prior year.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION ENFORCES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY ENSURING THAT EACH OFFICER AND DIRECTOR ANNUALLY UPDATES THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
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